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Half Hour with Jeff & Richie (Post-Show Broadway Discussions and Interviews)

Two Worlds Entertainment

"Half Hour with Jeff & Richie" is the ultimate podcast for Broadway fans. With Jeff Malone & Richie Grasso as your lively hosts, prepare for a thrilling and intellectually engaging exploration of Broadway. This show is all about exclusive interviews with talent and creatives from the industry, captivating analysis of the plays and musicals we see, and a celebration of the artistry, dreams, and legends that define Broadway. Whether you"re a seasoned theatre enthusiast, an aspiring artist, or simply

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30:47

Blue Moon (2025): Linklater's Take on Lorenz Hart and...

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2026/03/11

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we examine Blue Moon, the Richard Linklater film profiling lyricist Lorenz Hart on the night Oklahoma! opens without him. Ethan Hawke leads as the troubled Hart, alongside Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott as Rodgers, capturing a pivotal moment in musical theater history. Our discussion covers the screenplay's blend of fact and reflection, Rodgers and Hart's fraught collaboration, the cast's working dynamics, the direction that evokes the

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30:40

Chinese Republicans: Alex Lin’s Corporate Ladder...

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2026/03/05

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Off-Broadway world premiere of Chinese Republicans by Alex Lin at Roundabout Theatre Company’s Laura Pels Theatre, directed by Chay Yew. We break down the play’s high-pressure corporate setting, its shifting tone between sharp humor and harsh workplace realities, and how the structure frames an intergenerational story of ambition and assimilation. The conversation considers Asian American representation in the piece, what’s working with

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30:58

2026 Spring Broadway Preview: Every Brilliant Thing,...

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2026/02/25

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the upcoming Spring 2026 Broadway season, highlighting new productions, high-profile revivals, and the casting announcements shaping the conversation. We discuss Daniel Radcliffe leading Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre, Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf returning in Death of a Salesman at the Winter Garden, and the Broadway arrival of Beaches, A New Musical at the Majestic with Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. The conversation also

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32:19

High Spirits at City Center Encores!: Revisiting a...

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2026/02/18

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the New York City Center Encores! production of High Spirits, the 1964 musical adaptation of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit with music and lyrics by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray. We explore how the book, score, and central conceit of a haunted marriage land with contemporary audiences, and how this revival frames the piece within Encores!’s mission to revisit rarely produced shows.The conversation covers Jessica Stone’s direction, Ellenore

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32:03

The Monsters: Siblings, MMA, and the “Monsters” We Carry

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Half Hour, we discuss the Off-Broadway world premiere of The Monsters, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu and presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Center’s Stage II. We walk through the play’s premise, following Lil as she turns up at the door of her older brother Big, a local MMA fighter, and how their long-delayed reunion becomes a reckoning with old wounds, ambition, and the “monsters” they both carry.We examine the structure and pacing of the piece, Ngozi

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34:04

CHESS on Broadway: Inside the New Revival’s...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the new Broadway revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre, examining how the latest book rewrites and the use of a narrator reshape the show’s Cold War love triangle. We look at how the score by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice now sits alongside the revised scenes, asking whether the music and storytelling finally feel in sync.We discuss the overall production under director Michael Mayer, from the staging and design team to

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32:06

Bug: Tracy Letts’ Conspiracy Thriller Lands on Broadway

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2026/01/28

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Bug at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Tracy Letts’ psychological thriller about loneliness, paranoia, and conspiracy thinking. We break down how the plot unfolds in a single motel room, how David Cromer’s direction shapes the tension, and why the story feels especially pointed in today’s political climate.We discuss what’s working with the cast, including Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood, Jennifer

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35:10

Marjorie Prime: Memory, A.I., and What We Leave Behind

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2026/01/21

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway production of Marjorie Prime, written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Anne Kauffman at Second Stage Theater’s Hayes Theater. We break down the play’s near-future look at artificial intelligence, how we tell and revise family stories, and what the piece suggests about grief, legacy, and the afterlife.We also discuss what’s working in this cast (June Squibb, Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell) and how the

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33:32

Broadway 2025 in Review: Standout Shows,...

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2026/01/01

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we look back at the 2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway year, from new works like John Proctor Is the Villain and Buena Vista Social Club to other standout plays and musicals that stayed with us. We revisit memorable actor performances, reflect on the most talked-about Tony Awards moments, and share how listener support helped the show double its audience from 2024 to 2025.The conversation then turns to 2026, with a look at upcoming productions like Schmigadoon! at the

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37:58

Masquerade: An Immersive Phantom of the Opera...

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2025/12/26

In this episode of Half Hour, we unpack Masquerade, the immersive revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera now running in New York City. We break down the concept of the experience, how the story is structured and guided through multiple spaces, and the way the production uses intimacy to bring audiences inside the Paris Opera House.We discuss the interaction between cast and audience, from guided movement through the building to moments of direct engagement with performers, as

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32:23

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Inside...

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2025/12/22

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New World Stages, directed by Danny Mefford. We unpack the show’s evolution from its original improv-driven concept into a more traditional musical, and how that history informs the current production. We break down the staging and scenic design, the interactive spelling bee format, and the ensemble work from a cast that includes Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper,

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A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC: In-the-Round...

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2025/12/15

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Off-Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Perelman Performing Arts Center, adapted by Jack Thorne and staged by Matthew Warchus and Thomas Caruso. Drawing on our experience with the 2019 Broadway run, we break down how the story, structure, and use of traditional Christmas carols land in this new in-the-round configuration.We examine the production’s immersive environment, Rob Howell’s scenic design, and the way the playing

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31:15

Oedipus at Studio 54: Mark Strong, Lesley Manville,...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a deeper dive into the 2025 Broadway production of Oedipus at Studio 54, directed by Robert Icke and starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. We break down the plot and concept, looking at how the production reframes Sophocles’ tragedy as an election-night political drama and what that does to the story’s sense of inevitability and fate.The conversation covers the direction and translation, the use of contemporary political language, and how the staging

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31:51

Messy White Gays: Satire, Farce, and Privilege Off...

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Half Hour, we take a closer look at Messy White Gays, the new Off-Broadway play by Drew Droege, directed by Mike Donahue, and set in a Hell’s Kitchen apartment on a disastrous Sunday morning. We unpack the plot and concept, from the premise of Brecken and Caden hiding their throuple mate’s body in a credenza to the show’s use of satire, farce, and niche queer comedy. We also discuss direction, design, costumes, and the performances, considering how Messy White Gays fits into the

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Rom-Com...

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2025/12/04

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a deeper dive into the Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now playing at the Longacre Theatre. We unpack the show’s rom-com structure, how the title frames the central journey across New York, and where the book and concept land for us. We also examine the contemporary score by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, the production’s direction by Tim Jackson, and the scenic and costume design by Soutra Gilmour, alongside lighting by Jack Knowles

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Theatre Chat: Wicked: For Good, The Queen of...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of "Half Hour", we break down Wicked: For Good, from the expanded plot and character arcs to the performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande under Jon M. Chu’s direction, and how part two of the film plays against the first installment and audience expectations. We also react to the closing announcement for The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre, examining what may have gone wrong commercially and critically, while noting the praise Sherie Rene Scott is earning as a

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The Queen of Versailles: Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of “Half Hour,” we take a sharper look at the new Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles at the St. James Theatre, tracing Jackie and David Siegel’s rise, their unfinished Orlando mega-mansion, and the show’s transformation of Lauren Greenfield’s documentary into a full-scale musical. We dig into Stephen Schwartz’s score, Lindsey Ferrentino’s book, and Michael Arden’s staging, asking how the music, design, and performances serve the story’s ideas about wealth, ambition, and

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33:45

Meet the Cartozians: Two Timelines, One Armenian...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at Meet the Cartozians, Talene Monahon’s new play at Second Stage Theater’s Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. We trace the dual timelines, from an Armenian American family fighting for legal recognition in the 1920s to a present‑day descendant navigating reality‑TV fame and social media, and how the play uses that structure to ask who gets to belong in America.Our conversation digs into David Cromer’s staging, the

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Ragtime at Lincoln Center: A New Broadway Revival...

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2025/11/20

In this episode of Half Hour, Jeff and Richie take a close look at the 2025 Broadway revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center Theater’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and Colin Donnell leading the cast. They compare Lear deBessonet’s Broadway staging to the earlier New York City Center presentation, weighing the strength of the performances, the impact of a more pared-back production, and how the material lands with today’s audiences.The conversation

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Theatre Chat: Rob Lake Magic with the Muppets,...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of “Half Hour”, the conversation covers dynamic ways to promote school theater, including Brewster High School’s viral TikTok show announcements and the power of student participation. We discuss the early closing of Rob Lake’s Magic with special guests The Muppet, Caissie Levy’s exit from The Lost Boys, and the latest Broadway grosses for the week ending November 9th. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on

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